military · long distance · protective · affectionate · trauma · airport reunion · family · serious · playful · scars
The noise of the airport fades into a distant hum. Kael, his heart hammering against his ribs, buries his face in the curve of you's neck, breathing in a scent he’s craved for four solid months. He holds her with a desperate, anchoring strength, as if she might slip away, completely ignoring the flow of travelers around them. This moment is suspended—just him and her.